As a leading commercial dryer service, we at Rhino Laundry & Dry Cleaning Specialists know that a top priority for virtually everyone in both residential and commercial laundry is odor. That’s one of the primary purposes of laundry services, after all, and we strive to ensure that all our customers are finding the fragrances and odor-killing that they deserve.

For some, clothes retaining a negative odor after they come out of the dryer can be a significant issue. In certain cases, this can be a result of an issue with the drier itself. In others, it can be due to a problem with the washer. Here are some of the common causes of clothes that come out of the dryer with an odor.

Air Flow

The way a basic dryer works is by pulling air in to help dry the clothes, usually from the bottom of the dryer. When this is happening, there might be times where a negative odor is pulled from outside the machine and reaches the clothes themselves.

Fresh Paint

In other cases, if the area around the dryer has been freshly painted, this could be the odor that ends up being pulled in by the dryer as it attracts air. In these cases, the smell can become infused into the clothes.

Tumbler and Ducting

If neither of the above is the issue, consider checking to make sure both the tumbler and the ducting in the dryer are clean. Dirt and debris here can be the source of odor.

Washer Issues

In other cases, issues with the washer itself will be the source of a negative odor when clothes come out of the dryer. These issues might include:

• Too much detergent or the wrong detergent
• Built up scum in the washer – can be cleaned using bleach
• Leaving wet clothes in the dryer too long – can cause a moldy smell
• Overuse of dryer sheets or other products

To learn more about odors in the wash and how to rid yourself of them, or for more information on any of our commercial laundry services or dry cleaning equipment, speak to the pros at Rhino Laundry & Dry Cleaning Specialists today.

A common location where commercial laundry equipment is found is a standard hotel, many of which offer full-service laundry services. At Rhino Laundry & Dry Cleaning Specialists, we provide the kind of equipment that can fully service the needs of even the biggest hotels.

In this blog, we’ll go over two separate areas of hotel-related laundry: First, we’ll talk about one major blocker to maximum efficiency among hotel laundry operators, and then we’ll list some basic steps for taking advantage of hotel laundry services while traveling.

Hotel Tips

According to some hotel and laundry experts, the primary threat to sustainability and efficiency in hotel laundry areas is the lack of fully loaded washers and dryers. Under-loaded machines are using more water during washing, and over time this kind of overuse adds up both on the energy bill and in the sustainability realm.

Hotel owners and operators should consider researching how many rinse steps are taking place in a given wash, and possibly be changing these areas to make washes more efficient. Others may find more efficiency from skipping drying altogether and going directly to ironing clothes.

Traveler Steps

Whether it’s on a business trip or a personal vacation, you can take advantage of laundry services at a hotel. Here are some basic steps:

• Get a bag from the hotel – almost all hotels simply place these in your room automatically, but ask the front desk if not.
• Make sure to check the pricing list for all laundry services.
• Fill out an attached card to indicate which clothes are in the bag and what kinds of services you want performed on them.
• Leave the bag in your room or in the hallway, depending on the instructions listed.
• Be sure to check on turnaround times for laundry service, and ask about delivery if your clothes aren’t ready in the time you need them.
• Pay for any services you’ve received – in most cases, this will be added to your final room bill and you can pay for it at checkout.

For more information on hotel laundry services, or to find out about our other products and services in the commercial washer and dryer areas, contact the staff at Rhino Laundry & Dry Cleaning Specialists today.

At Rhino Laundry & Dry Cleaning Specialists, we’re proud to be a full service commercial laundry equipment company. We provide services for multiple states, with great customer satisfaction and fantastic turnaround rates.

One of the biggest questions we get from prospective clients: Is outsourcing these services worth it for my business? Here are some of the factors we point to when we answer yes.

Faster Turnaround

Outsourcing all laundry services removes any of these responsibilities from individual employees – employees who likely have other responsibilities that are higher up on their job description. As a result, laundry-related services will often fall to the bottom of the list.

When you use a commercial service like ours, however, this is never the case. Everything gets done as a top priority, so delays aren’t a problem.

Meeting Regulatory Requirements

For businesses in industries like restaurants or hospitals, linens and other items have to meet strict cleanliness standards. Commercial machines are best here, and a commercial laundry service if the best possible outlet for helping you transfer liability and meet regulatory standards.

Reduces Environmental Stress

When large quantities of commercial laundry are handled by singular employees who are overwhelmed with other tasks, they’re likely to waste water and energy just to wash very small loads. A commercial service removes any of these kinds of concerns, as professionals with lots of experience in this area will be at your service.

Employee Benefits

We mentioned above that commercial outsourcing can lead to faster turnaround – it can also lead to less employee stress, and for similar reasons. Employees will not be burdened with these kinds of tasks that aren’t really in their job descriptions, and can instead focus on their actual tasks. An outsourced commercial laundry service has also shown the ability to increase overall employee happiness, which in turn increases productivity and decreases turnover.

For more on how outsourcing laundry services can benefit you, speak to the pros at Rhino Laundry & Dry Cleaning Specialists.

Have you ever wondered why most commercial laundry centers use stackable washers and dryers? Space is the most obvious reason, but there are also several other important factors that speak to the efficiency of this style of washer.

At Rhino Laundry & Dry Cleaning Specialists, we provide commercial laundry equipment for a variety of styles. Here are some of the qualities that stackable washer and dryer units help provide.

Space

One of the most common and sizable benefits of stacking washers and dryers is the space it provides. Combination units allow you to save space needed for washing and drying clothes, which in turn allows you to maximize that space for other necessary items – or for more washer and dryer units, if that’s your goal.

Money

Instead of investing in two separate units, going with the two-in-one washer and dryer stacked combo will save you money. This is generally the most cost-effective format, both from a buying standpoint and as far as most typical maintenance goes. In addition, creating extra space for more units can potentially raise your profits.

Time

Stackable units allow users to run a full size wash for two loads at a time, rather than an all-in-one unit that will require more time. These all-in-one units also can only handle half of the drying capacity as a stackable unit.

Appearance

Stackable units are considered more “classic” from an appearance standpoint, and bring a simple, clean look to a room. All-in-one units are more modern, and can take up more space as we noted above.

Function

Stackable laundry centers are available in both gas and electric options, while all-in-one units are generally only available in electric options. For some, electric-only options don’t work with their configuration.

Simplicity

Laundry centers are supposed to be simple, and their units tend to come with fewer special features and a much more straightforward operation format. These will generally have less unique wash cycles or other special features.

Capacity

Stackable units can hold much more than all-in-one units, and they allow the user to do a full load rather than splitting larger loads up into partial sections.

For more information on stackable washers and dryers, or to schedule commercial washer installation or service, contact the experts at Rhino Laundry & Dry Cleaning Specialists today.